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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.77, 1,188.44 and 581.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.77, 1,188.44 and 581.39 is: 802.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.77 : 1,188.44 = 581.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.77/1,188.44 = 581.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.77x = 1,188.44 × 581.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.77x = 690,948.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,948.59/860.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.71

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